why did jason day withdraw

Jason Day withdrew from the 2025 Players Championship due to a severe stomach bug, which caused illness and forced him to pull out about two hours before his tee time. This illness followed a week where his family had been dealing with the same bug. Later in the year, he also withdrew from the 2025 Truist Championship due to a herniated disc in his neck, indicating ongoing health and injury issues in 2025 affecting his participation in tournaments.